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Jan

16

2025

Blue-Green Algae Alert Issued for Beardy Waters

Council, Local NewsBeardy Waters, Glen Innes Severn Council, Water NSW

Water NSW has issued a red alert warning for blue-green algae in Beardy Waters and Beardy Waters Weir. This naturally occurring seasonal issue affects untreated water and has implications for recreational use and livestock. The red alert warning advises against consuming untreated water from the affected areas, as boiling does not remove algae toxins. Recreational activities such as swimming, canoeing, and fishing should also be avoided until the alert is lifted. Council and Water NSW are actively monitoring the situation and working to address the issue. Glen Innes Severn Council has reassured the community that treated water from the Beardy…

Jan

15

2025

By Newsroom

ANZAC Park Playground Set for Major Upgrade

Council, Local NewsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Stronger Country Communities Fund

Glen Innes Severn Council has announced significant progress in the upgrade of the ANZAC Park Playground, with an additional $600,000 in funding approved under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program. This funding complements the $500,000 secured in 2022 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5, alongside $100,000 committed by the Council, bringing the total project investment to $1.2 million. The existing playground at ANZAC Park is set for a much-needed transformation, addressing the increasing demand for modern, accessible, and inclusive recreational facilities. In September 2022, the Council received a letter on behalf of local…

Jan

09

2025

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 24th January 2025

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Emmaville, Glen Innes Airport, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 24 January 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, West Furracabad Road, Furracabad Road, Wellington Vale Road, Waterloo Road and Emmaville Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Bezzants Road, Coxs Road, Spirabo Road, Shaws Road and Ten Mile Road (Morven end); The Bridge Team are working on Coxs Road;…

Dec

20

2024

By Newsroom

Wentworth Street Bridge Replacement Project Completed

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

The replacement of the Wentworth Street Bridge, a key crossing over Rocky Ponds Creek, has been successfully completed after nine months of construction and final landscaping work. The project, funded through the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges program, involved replacing the ageing timber bridge with a modern concrete structure designed to enhance safety and improve traffic flow for residents and visitors. The new bridge features a higher and wider design, offering better clearance and capacity. These improvements address long-standing safety concerns and enable smoother traffic movement. The $1.068 million project was delivered under budget by Glen Innes Severn Council’s Works…

Dec

13

2024

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Council To Convene Community Safety Roundtable

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Business Chamber, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

The Glen Innes Severn Council has announced plans to host a roundtable meeting to discuss strategies for improving public safety. The meeting will bring together key stakeholders, including the Glen Innes Business Chamber, sponsors of a recent petition from the business community, and local police representatives. Mayor Cr Margot Davis highlighted the collaborative nature of the meeting, saying, “The meeting will provide an opportunity for these stakeholders to collaboratively identify practical measures to ensure public safety and address the impacts of unacceptable behaviour on local businesses and residents.” Cr Davis also emphasised the relatively low crime levels in the region…

Dec

12

2024

By Newsroom

Council Works Program: Period Ending Friday 20th December

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Emmaville, Glen Innes Airport, Glen Innes Severn Council, Red Range, Torrington

The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 20 December 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Red Range Road • General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Wellington Vale Road • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Bazzants Road, Carrot Farm Road, Ten Mile Road (Northern section), Donnelly Road, Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Eimers Road and Shannon Vale Road • The Bridge Team is working on Subset Road • The…

Dec

04

2024

By Newsroom

Australia Day Awards Nominations Close Next Week!

Council, Local NewsAustralia Day, Glen Innes Severn Council

Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards close next week. Each year the Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Committee proudly presents several awards at an Australia Day ceremony to recognise the voluntary achievements of fellow citizens, community groups and community events by acknowledging their outstanding contribution to our community through service or community work, or through individual dedication and contribution to a particular group or the whole community, during any period of time. Each award recipient is presented with an Australia Day Council Plaque and Certificate of Recognition. The categories for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are: Citizen Of…

Nov

30

2024

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 6th December 2024

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 6 December 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Red Range Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Tablelands Road, Lands End Road, Bishops Road, Red Range Cemetery Road, Lil Vale Road, Donnelly Road, Springfield Road, Newsome Road, Deepwater Tip Road, Deepwater township and Bezzants Road. The bridge team are working on Subset Road; The drainage team will be working at Sunset Road; The maintenance…

Nov

25

2024

By Newsroom

Funding For Rail Trail Cut

Council, Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, New England Rail Trail

The Glen Innes leg of the New England Rail Trail project is now unlikely to go ahead, with the funding of $8.7 million having been cut by the state government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The reason given for pulling the funding was missed project deadlines, but Council say that state government departments caused the delays by stalling essential approvals for over a year. Glen Innes Severn Council has said that the irony is stark: the very environmental impact investigations cited as incomplete were delayed by the same government agencies now using them as a reason to…

Nov

22

2024

By Newsroom

New Off-Leash Dog Park Coming to Glen Innes

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Lions Park, Off-leash Dog Park

Glen Innes is set to welcome a new off-leash dog park at Lions Park, with the project moving ahead after a community consultation period. Glen Innes Severn Council held the consultation from 7 August to 4 September, receiving 23 submissions from residents, reflecting strong local interest and engagement in the park’s development. Following a review of feedback, the Council confirmed that Lions Park, with its established infrastructure and central location, was selected as the ideal site. The park’s existing amenities, such as restrooms, picnic areas, and drinking fountains, make it convenient and accessible for residents and visitors alike. Its proximity…